• Sr Analyst, Market Risk Analyst

    Raymond James Financial, Inc. (New York, NY)


    Job Summary

    The Senior Market Risk Analyst will support the Market Risk team in monitoring, reporting, and analyzing risk exposures across trading businesses, including Fixed Income, Structured Products, and Equities. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in financial markets, offering exposure to both risk management and reporting functions within a dynamic trading environment.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Assist in the daily production and validation of market risk reports, including Value-at-Risk (VaR), sensitivities, and stress testing.

    + Support the monitoring of market risk exposures and limit utilization across trading desks.

    + Help reconcile risk data and investigate discrepancies in coordination with risk managers and technology teams.

    + Contribute to the automation and enhancement of reporting processes using tools such as Excel, Python, or SQL.

    + Participate in the preparation of materials for risk committees and senior management.

    + Maintain documentation of reporting procedures and data sources.

    + Stay informed on market developments and assist in ad hoc risk analysis as needed.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Knowledge of

    + Basic financial instruments and markets, including fixed income, equities, and derivatives.

    + Core market risk concepts such as Value-at-Risk (VaR), stress testing, and risk sensitivities (e.g., delta, gamma, vega).

    + Fundamental principles of risk management and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, CCAR) is a plus.

    Skill in

    + Microsoft Excel, including functions, pivot tables, and basic VBA scripting.

    + Data analysis and visualization using tools such as Python, SQL, or Tableau (preferred but not required).

    + Identifying data inconsistencies and performing reconciliations with attention to detail.

    + Communicating clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally, with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    Ability to

    + Learn quickly and apply new concepts in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

    + Work collaboratively within a team and across departments such as trading, technology, and finance.

    + Manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.

    + Think critically and analytically to support risk assessments and reporting enhancements.

     

    Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

    Education/Previous Experience

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

    + OR ~

    + Any equivalent combination of education, training or experience approved by Human Resources.

     

    _Please note: This role is not eligible for immigration Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future._